William Kessler Email & Phone Number

As Senior Director of R&D I improved efficiency and focus by installing LAN based MS Project reducing spending variances and automating metrics. As Senior Director of Sales Finance I reduced trade spending and improved efficiency by implementing SAP TPM, by procuring the first automated price modeling software, and by resource re-allocation. As Senior Director of Business Planning and Analysis I led the development of the corporate five year strategic plan that resulted in increased emphasis on developing markets.As Senior Director Global Product Supply I drove cost savings and inventory reduction by implementing SAP and strategic efforts with the Cost Savings Steering Committee.As ad-hoc M&A leader, I led major divestiture that achieved record multiples. Finance lead on significant acquisition opening up new channels and categories. Key contributor to multiple acquisition integrations.